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Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Hickory, NC

Blachford

Maintenance Technician

Kings Mountain, NC · On-site

Employees in Production, Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and R&D. External: Suppliers of tooling ... Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline, or a related degree with 3 years ...

Blachford

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Maintenance Technician

Kings Mountain, NC · On-site

$32 - $33/hr

Employees in Production, Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and R&D. External: Suppliers of tooling ... Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline, or a related degree with 3 years ...

Rio Tinto

Run Plant Engineer

Bessemer City, NC · On-site

About the role We are looking for a Run Plant Engineer that will be responsible for safe and stable ... R&D. You will focus on shorter range of process improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Area ...

US Conec, Ltd.

Manufacturing Engineer

Hickory, NC · On-site

$65K - $84K/yr

Must Haves * Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or a related engineering field. * Solid understanding of statistical techniques (DOE, Measurement R&R, SPC) to guide our processes.

CommScope Inc.

Electrical Engineer I

Claremont, NC · Hybrid

This entry-level role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with 0 to 2 years ... Collaborating with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supplier, compliance, product ...

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HUBER TECHNOLOGY LLC

Mechanical Assembler

Denver, NC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills ... Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of metals and fabrication - stainless steel preferred. * Safety ...

HUBER TECHNOLOGY LLC

Mechanical Assembler

Denver, NC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills ... Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of metals and fabrication - stainless steel preferred. * Safety ...

MSI Defense Solutions

Junior Mechanic

Mooresville, NC · On-site

This position works closely with experienced mechanics, engineers, and supervisors to assemble components accurately and efficiently to meet production schedules. The Junior Mechanic reports to the ...

Voigt-Abernathy

Pump Mechanic

Dallas, NC · On-site

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, take pride in quality repairs, and want to build a ... we'd like to hear from you. Position Summary Voigt-Abernathy is seeking an experienced Pump ...

Voigt-Abernathy

Pump Mechanic

Dallas, NC · On-site

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, take pride in quality repairs, and want to build a ... we'd like to hear from you. Position Summary Voigt-Abernathy is seeking an experienced Pump ...

Voigt-Abernathy

Pump Mechanic

Dallas, NC · On-site

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, take pride in quality repairs, and want to build a ... we'd like to hear from you. Position Summary Voigt-Abernathy is seeking an experienced Pump ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level r&d mechanical engineer in Hickory, NC is $29.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.09 and $33.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectEntry Level R&D Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development teams, innovation-focused settingsDesign offices, manufacturing facilities, product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, R&D departmentsManufacturers, engineering firms, product companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level R&D roles in mechanical engineeringDifferences in design-focused mechanical engineering roles

Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineers focus on developing new technologies and prototypes in research environments, while Mechanical Design Engineers primarily work on designing and improving existing products for manufacturing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer job openings in Hickory, NC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $61,827 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Steady Rest Design Engineer

Kings Mountain, NC • On-site

LNS America Inc
Machinery Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Summary: Provides engineering support and design for all aspects of existing conveyor product line to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and schedule. Generate layout, assembly drawings, engineering change orders, and bill of materials. Will assist in the design of new product and special projects.

Provide engineering assistance to sales, service, and manufacturing departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare sketches or complete detail and layout drawings from verbal and written instructions for complex products or equipment. Design and develop new models, mechanisms, or adaptations for a particular product or application.Establish and monitor the product design within the schedule and budget parameters

Identifies any problems with the implementation or available resources that may affect the schedule or budget and communicates such problems accordingly.Determine and establish specifications through engineering calculators, layouts, and testing.Coordinate efforts with Supply Chain Management and outside suppliers, utilizing resources, information or assistance from suppliers. May design tooling, fixtures, or product components.Maintain technical coordination with Engineering and design staff. Work assignments are typified by their complexity and non-routine nature where established techniques and procedures may not exist

Perform complex and difficult design tasks requiring the operation and application of CAE equipment and software.Interfaces with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer needs and solutions. Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.Provide work leadership to lower level designers and other design engineers, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy.Participation in new product development and testing, consultation and participation in R & D projectsServes as a liaison between sales and engineering Supervisory Responsibilities: This job does not have any subordinates that report to the position but when required may supervise drafters and designers on some phases of design. Other Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work independently with little supervisionRequires high degree of technical knowledge and skillRequires extensive skill and knowledge of equipment, capabilities, application techniques, and design limitationsBasic familiarity with machine tools (not operation) required

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